[Elecraft] [K3] Serial cable for my new K3

[Norm Duxbury]

Roger Marrotte wrote:

I know that I could cut off one end of
my cable and solder on a male connector.  I also see that Radio Shack has a
pre-made cable described as a 6-Ft. DB9 M/F Extension Cable #26-117.  I'm
leaning toward this option because the Radio Shack has nice knobs vs. screws
to attach and detach the cables.  In either case I need to know if the K3
requires a straight through cable or a null modem cable where the transmit
and receive lines are reversed.  I looked for this info in the K3 manual and
couldn't find it.  I'm assuming the Radio Shack "Extension" cable is
straight through.

Any and all help would be appreciated.
Roger:Radio Shack makes a "gender changer," consisting of back-to-back 9-pin 
males.  This can be used easily, without cutting cables, to solve your 
problem.73, Norm - W1MO